NDP swipes two Sask. Party seats in byelection wins
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The Saskatchewan New Democrats have claimed an apparent victory in both Regina Walsh Acres and Regina Coronation Park – increasing the official opposition's seat count to 14.
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The Saskatchewan New Democrats have claimed an apparent victory in both Regina Walsh Acres and Regina Coronation Park – increasing the official opposition's seat count to 14.
Both seats were previously held by the Saskatchewan Party. However, the two constituencies in Regina were seen as competitive seats for the NDP opposition – with both races being decided by hundreds of votes in 2020 and 2016.
The margin was decisive in both races – with the NDP’s candidates – Noor Burki and Jared Clarke raking in nearly 57 per cent and 54 per cent of the vote. The results won't be finalized until Aug. 22 to allow time for outstanding mail-in ballots to be included in the total.
However, based on Elections Saskatchewan's tally of the mail-in ballots issued in each constituency, there are not enough outstanding votes to affect the outcome for Burki or Clarke.
The mood was subdued at the Sask. Party's election night gathering in Regina as the results became clear.
Regina Walsh Acres candidate Nevin Markwart said he was "disappointed" with the loss.
